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Through November 17: St. Louis Jewish Book Festival
Tony Award–winning keynote speaker Harvey Fierstein adds a touch of Broadway to the 35th annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Call for prices, times, and venues. 314-442-3299, stljewishbookfestival.org.
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Courtesy of the Fox Theatre
November 8 & 9: Alabama
Southern rock act Alabama celebrates its early days playing at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with its Back to the Bowery Tour. $49.50–$122. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com.
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Courtesy of Shanghai Ballet
November 8 & 9: Shanghai Ballet
The prestigious Shanghai Ballet stages one of China’s most beloved yet tragic legends, The Butterfly Lovers. $35–$55. 8 p.m. Fri, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 1 University, 314-516-4949, touhill.org.
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Courtesy of Scottrade Center
November 11: Pink
Pop singer Pink is all about cheering on the underdog with her anthemic hits “Try” and “Raise Your Glass.” $36.50–$96.50. 7:30 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
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The Past, directed by Asghar Farhadi, picturing Bérénice Bejo and Tahir Rahim
November 14–24: St. Louis International Film Festival
With more than 400 films from around the world, the 22nd annual St. Louis International Film Festival is a cinephile’s nirvana. Call for prices, times, and venues. Cinema St. Louis, 314-289-4150, cinemastlouis.org/2013-sliff.
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Courtesy of the Peabody Opera House
November 15, 16 & 17: Godspell
A musical version of the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell started out as a student project and became an off-Broadway hit. $27–$92. 8 p.m. Fri, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat, 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, 800-745-3000, peabodyoperahouse.com.
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Rank Mincelotta
November 19: Justin Timberlake
With his epic, 15-minute medley at the MTV Video Music Awards and a sold-out stadium tour, pop singer Justin Timberlake has proven he’s a top-notch performer. $48–$98. 8 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
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November 22: Festival of Lights
With a Christmas-tree lighting, a fireworks display, and other family-friendly entertainment, the Festival of Lights downtown will put even the biggest Scrooge in the holiday spirit. Free. 4–6 p.m. Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut, christmasinstlouis.org/festival-of-lights.
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Dominique Jouvet
November 22 & 23: Che Malambô!
The dance group Che Malambô! doesn’t have any fancy props or flashy costumes. Instead, the performers dominate the stage with their high-energy drumming and percussive malambo dance. $20–$36. 8 p.m. Edison Theatre, 6445 Forsyth, 314-935-6543, edison.wustl.edu.
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Christmas in St. Louis
November 28: Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade is a classic way to usher in the holiday season. Free. 8:45 a.m. Starts at Washington Avenue and Fourth Street and ends at Market and 10th streets, christmasinstlouis.org/parade.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
Don your suit and tie with Justin Timberlake, raise your glass with Pink, get into the holiday spirit at the Festival of Lights, and more this month. Here are the top 10 can’t-miss November events in St. Louis:
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
